Location

What we offer

NRC has been growing phytoplankton, zooplankton, seaweeds, finfish and shellfish in Ketch Harbour, Nova Scotia for nearly 50 years. In the last five years, our comprehensive marine cultivation facility has been outfitted with additional equipment for the production of substantial quantities of microalgae. These unique facilities, coupled with our experts in algal biology, marine biology, aquaculture, analytical chemistry and applied nutrition, enable us to deliver specialized research solutions for collaborators and clients. Through the Algal Carbon Conversion Flagship Program, we are developing strategies to divert industrial CO2 emissions into algal biomass and to convert that biomass into high-value products.

Research facility highlights

Intensive microalgae batch cultivation capacity (multiple Brite-Box photobioreactors with a total volume of approximately 10,000L)

Laboratory-scale feed production facility for post-harvest processing of aquatic and crop-based resources and for on-site formulation and production of test diets and research feeds for animal and/or aquaculture nutrition studies

Why work with us

Scientists at the algal research facility can provide resources and expertise for the intensive cultivation of seaweeds and microalgae to produce bioactives and biofuels. Harvesting and biochemical analysis of the algal biomass is carried out on site. Advanced tools for more detailed analyses of algal biomass and the extraction of specific bioactives are available and can be tailored to our partners’ research interests and needs.

Fees

Contact us to discuss how our technical and research experts can help your organization meet its research and business objectives. We offer fee-for-service testing for the development of new technologies, services, and product lines. We can also develop customized research plans to fit your technology needs. These plans can be delivered through research service or collaborative research arrangements.